Hominid (noun)

A member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

Origin:

From the latin word "hominidae", itself derived from "hominis" meaning "human" and "-idae" indicating a family.

Examples:

1. The discovery of a new hominid species in Africa caused excitement among scientists.
2. The hominid skull found in the cave had a small brain size compared to modern humans.
3. Hominids are known for their upright posture and bipedalism.
4. The evolutionary relationship between hominids and other primates is still being studied.
5. The study of hominid fossils is important for understanding human evolution.